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Olimp - Split - Dubrovnik Retun

Excellent Ship with wonderful crew. Chef prepared meals were great. Our tour manager Ioana was fantastic. Destinations were wonderful made even more memorable by the other passenger where everyone got along famously.

- James , 24/10/2024 00:53, Travelled in a Couple

Great sailing on the Dalmatian Coast

Our tour manager. Ioana was so engaging and had a great sense of humour. She was inclusive and well organised. The crews were great and the food was delicious.

- Susan, 22/10/2024 19:54, Travelled in a Couple

Olimp elegance

- Anonymous, 22/10/2024 17:43, Travelled in a Couple

Olimp

We had the best time on the Olimp especially having a great tour guide, Ionna. The only thing I would have liked changed was to have coffee and tea readily available. Thanks for a wonderful holiday and very memorable.

- Anne, 22/10/2024 06:29, Travelled in a Couple

The highlight of our six week holiday!

The Elegance cruise aboard the Olimp was such a delight! The holiday was effortless and the onboard food an absolute standout. Our tour guide was very entertaining, helpful and always available. The swim stops were a highlight for me. The cabin was roomy and the Olimp is beautifully maintained by a committed crew. I’d go again in a heartbeat!

- Maureen, 22/10/2024 04:30, Travelled in a Couple

Elegance Cruise on Olimp

My husband and myself signed up for this cruise with 5 other friends and we had a fantastic time. The Olimp is very clean, well maintained and comfortable. The crew was awesome- Ioana was an organized and fun cruise director who kept us informed and provided great recs for each stop of our cruise. This was our first time on a cruise and we found that the size of the ship and number of guests was just perfect. We enjoyed getting to know other guests on the cruise. Sail Croatia did an excellent job of communicating before the cruise as well.

- Michelle, 22/10/2024 02:01, Travelled in a Couple

Fantastic voyage in Croatia

Great ship, great guide, great crew, great experiences, and great companions, made for a remarkable journey and wonderful vacation.

- Philip, 22/10/2024 01:16, Travelled in a Couple

Cruise Croatia

The Olimp yacht was beyond amazing! And our tour director Ioana was the best we have ever had! She was amazing and catered to all our needs above and beyond!

- valerie scherer , 21/10/2024 14:10, Travelled in a Couple

So much better than we expected

We had a wonderful time on our Elegance Cruise. We've only been on one cruise before and that was a huge ship; it was so impersonal. With Sail Croatia, there were just 18 cabins, it was so much more intimate and we made new friends from around the world. The captain, crew and our cruise director Ioana couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. The Croatian coastline and islands are spectacular; we saw architecture and history we never knew existed; and the people were a joy. We highly recommend you do the same if you get the chance.

- Anonymous, 18/10/2024 17:57, Travelled in a Couple

Happy Cruiser

My first experience on a yacht/small cruise ship. All of the crew aboard the Olimp were fabulous in their efforts to make our cruise enjoyable. It was obvious that all of the crew take pride in their work and they were all excellent in executing their duties. Our Sail Croatia host, Ioanna, was also fabulous. She kept us informed and fostered camaraderie amongst all of the guests. She was exceptional at that! Ioanna also planned some excellent walking tours of Croatia which included visits to historic sites, national parks, family farms, beaches, jeep tours and restaurants. The food on the yacht was great! Great chef! Great Captain! Thank you for the several swim stops at beautiful, remote locations. That was something that one rarely gets to do. All in all, a great vacation and I highly recommend a cruise on the Olimp!

- William, 17/10/2024 11:02, Travelled in a Couple

memorable

i certainly would recommend sail Croatia , we sailed on the Olimp the staff and tour guide were great, nothing was problem

- jamie, 16/10/2024 22:51, Travelled in a Couple

Olimp Cruise 6th-13th October

Fabulous 7 day cruise on the beautiful Olimp. Travelled with close friends and was everything we hoped for and more. Captain and all the crew were great and special mention to our cruise director Ioana who was brilliant with everyone. Shipmates were from USA, Australia, New Zealand and UK and all interacted brilliantly. Many happy memories and friends were made and we would recommend Sail Croatia to anyone who wants to see the Croatian coast and Islands. A simply stunning and memorable trip which we fully recommend !

- David, 16/10/2024 16:35, Travelled in a Couple

What A Perfect Week!!!

This was a trip we had anticipated and looked forward to for almost a year. Traveling with lifetime friends, this was the last week of a 3 week Croatian experience. The ship Esperanza was lovely and so well maintained. Our cabins were adequate and spacious as ships go. The beds were great!!! Our crew and cruise director Ivana could not have been more helpful. The daily briefings ,and restaurant recommendations prior to making port were so helpful and much appreciated . It was everything we hoped and more.

- Mary, 16/10/2024 12:39, Travelled in a Couple

Awesome Vacation

Location, location, location...Croatia is absolutely beautiful! The boat and the crew was fantastic as well. The passengers (36 of us) got along extremely well and we made some amazing friends. I would highly recommend this location, company, boat, and crew.

- Michael, 15/10/2024 11:06, Travelled in a Couple

Exceeded all expectations

The Olimp was a beautiful ship with a warm and professional crew. The other passengers also helped make the experience fun and memorable. Top the vacation off with the stunningly beautiful country of Croatia and the friendly people and you have a magical combination. We enjoyed seeing ports that the large cruise ships do not get to stop. We loved that there were only 36 passengers on the Olimp, and we got to know all of our shipmates. Airport transports were seamless! Accommodations, meals, and service were all superb. We felt safe and well cared for, so that all our focus was on enjoying the time on the ship and in the various ports. We would definitely book again with Sail Croatia.

- Mary, 15/10/2024 10:59, Travelled in a Couple

Did not disappoint

Had a wonderful time on Esperanza. The crew were spectacular., especially the tour director Karolina. She was very personable and accommodating. The ship was very comfortable and the food top notch! I highly recommend there services.

- Kelle, 14/10/2024 00:55, Travelled in a Couple

Excellent 7 days

Our guide Karolina was professional, well organized, friendly, always smiling, helpful. One could not ask for more! The food was very tasty and prepared with care. The entire crew was just great. Only compliments to all. We enjoyed our vacation with Sail Croatia and would recommend it to anyboby. With thanks Barbara and Piotr Boni

- Barbara, 11/10/2024 12:34, Travelled in a Couple

Super Sailing

I am totally impressed with Sail Croatia's attention to detail in all aspects of our adventure. All staff members respond quickly and are always there to help. On the boat, our guide, Karolina, was knowledgeable and very personable. All the crew was pleasant and enjoyable. The ports were great and gave us a sense of Croatia's past history. This is such a great company we brought along another couple as this was our second sailing with Sail Croatia. Kudos!

- Dennis , 09/10/2024 20:31, Travelled in a Couple

Exploring Croatian Island treasures

We enjoyed exploring the small islands of Croatia, each has its own character and personality. The boat had every comfort, cosy bed, proper bathroom with plenty of hot water. Breakfast had a great choice, lunch was delicious. Lots of space on top deck for sunbathing or relaxing. Very friendly staff and tour manager, who organised cycle hire in Mijet. Free time in the evenings was appreciated, to explore at your own pace.

- Anonymous, 08/10/2024 12:36, Travelled in a Couple

Unbelievable experience!

Amazing tour of different Croatian towns/cities, daily swims, smaller cruise ship that allows getting to know your cruise partners. Klara is terrific as our tour guide. Great leadership and communication skills. Would highly recommend it. Definitely more intimate and exciting than the larger cruise ships.

- Patrick, 08/10/2024 00:36, Travelled in a Couple

Pleasure sailing with Sail Croatia

Firstly I was nervous being on a small cruise (36 pax) as I have had bad experiences with cruises before. But the vibe on the boat when we arrived welcomed and exhilarated us with the extremely high standards and quality of the Olimp and it's fine crew. The captain (Yure) was every friendly, inviting and pleasant to spend time with. The rest of the crew were similar. Vedran was very pleasurable to listen to, knowledgeable about the places we visited and funny in his deliveries of daily instructions and when also answering any of a miriad of questions thrown his way. We met as strangers but after 8 days of fine cruising, dining and activities we all left as good friends! I cannot recommend this trip highly enough and will look forward to my next trip on the Olimp.

- Christopher, 07/10/2024 08:39, Travelled in a Couple

St Louis duo

This was one of the best vacations in all of my years of traveling. Our guide, Karolina, was spectacular . The cabin was small but manageable. The food, especially lunch, was healthy and delicious. The islands were all beautiful and different.

- Debbie, 06/10/2024 11:50, Travelled in a Couple

Sheer Enjoyment

From the first moment stepping on board the holiday engendered a sense of anticipation and excitement. A delightful boat welcoming crew and guide what more could be wanted. The following days fulfilled all the initial promise. Excellent accommodation, superb food along with crew and staff who worked hard to provide the perfect holiday. Every day provided new experiences from swimming off the boat to the rich tapestry of each island visited. Croatia is a beautiful country with a long history and a very friendly welcoming people. The colour of the sea has to be seen to be believed. A holiday to remember.

- Peter, 04/10/2024 19:21, Travelled in a Couple

Relaxing, Adventurous Fun!

The trip was a perfect balance of r and r and unique adventures! The Croatian islands are so beautiful and offered some very fun activities, balanced by wonderful time on the boat to swim in the Adriatic, great food and time to relax with our friends. The perfect get-away!

- Jill, 02/10/2024 11:35, Travelled in a Couple

Olimp Cruise

Our cruise was made fantastic by the amazing staff on the boat. They made sure everything was 1st class and made us feel happy. Boris and Stella were amazing and friendly towards us. The Chef and his staff did a fantastic job and every meal was presented 5star and tasted delicious. The sailors were friendly and always up for a chat and would help/do anything for us. Our room was kept clean daily by the maid she was lovely. The captain was fantastic and made sure we were always safe, very professional and great experienced operator for a young man, the captains dinner was a fun night. Last of all the magnificent cruise director Ioana (Jo) she was brilliant, entertaining and funny. We meet some very nice people from all over the globe, I highly recommend this to anyone

- Shane, 02/10/2024 07:40, Travelled in a Couple

Wonderful Teip

Beautiful boat, charming crew, delicious food, great host and fun passengers. Good excursions too. Crew and guide really tried to make the trip as good as possible given the sailing conditions. Really enjoyed it. Thank you! Some ideas: Be nice to have had breakfast outside on the boat deck Would rather have paid the bar bill on a card than in cash Tables of 8 or 10 better than 9 one couple had to split up Excursions accompanied by detailed printed material.

- Hector, 01/10/2024 08:40, Travelled in a Couple

Wonderful Adventure

I can’t say enough. The boat was designed for passenger comfort, the rooms were large with nice accommodations, the crew had a warm, caring attitude, kept the boat spotless and the food was just delicious. We had a terrific time traveling from Split to Dubrovnik, very scenic islands, and calm waters. Our host, Vedran, was exceptional. He was informative with a great sense of humor. We loved our table mates from Australia and had many lively discussions about our travels. It was just so enjoyable to be on a smaller boat in such a beautiful area.

- Kathy, 30/09/2024 15:01, Travelled in a Couple

Great Time

The olimp was outstanding and the captain was a real asset and a really nice guy ! Great crew members ! Great service from ioana who was very helpful , knowledgeable and extremely hard working in the pursuit of happy passengers A few areas that would have made the cruise better were to have water in the cabins daily and access to tea and coffee at all times ! ( for the price you have paid ) The day the ship was In Dubrovnik I think it should have docked earlier to allow more time to see the city

- Lynn, 29/09/2024 13:36, Travelled in a Couple

Memorable Cruise

The Olimp crew was fantastic and the sail exceeded Our expectations. Having only 35 guests allowed us to meet and engage with everyone. All of the guests were super friendly, fun and interesting. Loved every minute of the cruise.

- Peter, 27/09/2024 00:41, Travelled in a Couple

Waited four years for this trip as lockdown had it cancelled.

Everything about this trip was amazing. The swim stops, the food, the wonderful staff and the fantastic friends we made onboard. The Captains dinner with local entertainment and the typical Croatian dinner with wine in Stari Grad were definitely two very special experiences for us. The information we got both in person and on the WhatsApp from Mia was SO helpful and we never had to worry about our plans for the next destination. Some destinations and sailing times had to change because of the weather but we were kept well informed ahead of time so that was good. Only thing I would change if I could, the “vacuum” style hairdryer attached to the wall in the WC that had minimum drying power 🫣. Highly recommend Sail Croatia 💯.

- Lynda , 25/09/2024 19:15, Travelled in a Couple

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- Cherrie, 25/09/2024 18:52, Travelled in a Couple

Wonderful!

A wonderful trip with fantastic crew, everything and more than we had hoped for. Great walks and excursions with information that helped us try and get our heads around the history and country. Thanks to Vedran whose daily talks were awaited with great anticipation - "you read us like an open book". Thanks Cruise Croatia for putting together such an enjoyable itinerary, with wonderful crew.

- Kevin , 25/09/2024 08:17, Travelled in a Couple

Outstanding Holiday!

Highly professional, seemless service from Sail Croatia yet again! First class crew who all worked so hard during our trip. Excellent cruise director who went over and above to make sure we all enjoyed ourselves. Meeting such lovely engaging fellow passengers. We started out as strangers and finished up as firm friends!

- Alison, 25/09/2024 06:59, Travelled in a Couple

Fantastic experience

The professional and casual pace that that it travels at. We met great people, made new friends and had a fantastic time The ship, OLIMP was immaculately kept and the cabins very comfortable. Everything worked well.

- Griffith , 24/09/2024 14:37, Travelled in a Couple

Fabulous cruise on the lovely Esperanza

The ship was beautifully maintained and very comfortable. The downstairs cabin was very spacious, quiet and comfortable. The food was delicious. The staff were great. The best thing was swimming off the back of the boat in glorious bays every day. The lovely towns that we stopped at on the gorgeous Croatian coast. Vedran, our tour manager made a wonderful trip even better.

- Julie, 24/09/2024 14:33, Travelled in a Couple

Ms

Mia was the greatest communicator with a lovely disposition. We had a wonderful time and hope to sail with you again.

- Rhea, 22/09/2024 23:49, Travelled in a Couple

Exceeded expectations

Our cruise director Ioana and the entire crew were outstanding and worked hard to take care of us and meet all of our needs! The ship was beautiful and spotless, the food was outstanding, and the daily activities were numerous, flexible, and enjoyable. We loved southern Croatia and the luxury of visiting it from the Olimp!

- Anonymous, 21/09/2024 22:04, Travelled in a Couple

Awesome Experience

We had a fabulous time on the Esperanza. The boat is very spacious (the rooms are bigger than those mega cruise ships). The facilities in the room are clean and the water pressure surprisingly strong. All the included food was varied and very tasty and we loved the organzied outcomings such as the Stari Grad Village dinner which was incredible. The onboard staff was fantastic and special Kudo's to Mia the tour organizer and Antonio in the restaurant/bar. The whole tour is a great way to see Croatia.

- Evan Ferguson, 19/09/2024 16:26, Travelled in a Couple

Lovely week on the Queen Jelena

We enjoyed a lovely week on the Queen Jelena, sailing from Split to Dubrovnik and visiting several beautiful islands enroute. The cabin (lower) was comfortable and the food good. We met some lovely people among our fellow travellers. Our Cruise Manager, Vedran was superb. He had excellent knowledge of the places we visited and kept us all entertained with his dry sense of humour. Despite a few thunderstorms hanging around we managed to visit all of the islands on our itinerary.

- Judith, 19/09/2024 16:19, Travelled in a Couple

Wonderful boat, crew, staff, guests and scenery

Another wonderful cruise on the Queen Jelena. The boat was as beautiful as last time, as were the crew, the food and the Croatian Islands. Organisation was impeccable, and our host, Vedran, was attentive, knowledgeable and very good company.

- Chris, 19/09/2024 09:27, Travelled in a Couple

Fabulous Week on The Olimp

We've just returned from a fabulous week sailing on The Olimp with Ioana as our Tour Manager. Can't say enough how wonderful the whole crew were and they looked after us like we were family. The ship itself far exceeded our expectations - it was spotless, very spacious & luxurious. Our holiday was topped off by a wonderful group of fellow passengers from all over the world. We would highly recommend the experience. Thanks to our Captain & whole crew, Ioana (who was brilliant) and everyone on board for making it such a memorable week. Kathy & Myles Cooper xxx

- Kathy Cooper, 18/09/2024 21:24, Travelled in a Couple

Brilliant yet again 😀

Great guide Great crew Great food Great boat Great company

- Heather, 18/09/2024 16:55, Travelled in a Couple

Queen Jelena

Sail Croatia provided the backdrop and the means for a wonderful holiday. Attentive staff, clean environment, amazing excursions, and fabulous food presented with flair was all experienced while sailing with the Queen Jelena. She is an amazing ship. We had the vacation that we will never forget, thank you Captain Gordon to all that made sailing the islands of Croatia an unforgetable experience. 5 star for sure.

- Tracey McCormick , 18/09/2024 14:00, Travelled in a Couple

Loved the smaller ship experience

It was a great week! I loved the daily schedule: wake up, eat breakfast on board, swim stop in a secluded cove, shower, lunch on board, then arrive into port in mid-afternoon. Enjoy the destination and return as late as you want. I liked having dinner at each destination so I could try the local food. The food on the ship was very good. This ship was much better than a large cruise ship (about 38 passengers). It can get into smaller ports, and I can't stand the cruise ship crowds. I also loved not having to pack and unpack between destinations.

- Marina, 17/09/2024 17:49, Travelled in a Couple

Great adventure!

What a fabulous way to experience Croatia! Although we had some weather challenges along the way, our Captain Jure kept us safe. The food was fabulous, the accommodations were larger than expected and our Tour Manager was so much fun. A few things to consider: the blow dryer in the room was not good so bring your own! The WiFi was unavailable in the lower cabins but fine at the back of the ship, it can get choppy on the sea so bring your Dramamine! Had a great time!

- Anonymous, 17/09/2024 15:39, Travelled in a Couple

QUEEN JELENA

A very relaxing, and professionally run week on board the Queen Jelena. Fantastic food, everything very clean, lots of swimming spots, great tours extra options . Staff were great, friendly and informative.

- Wendy, 17/09/2024 07:26, Travelled in a Couple

Split to Dubrovnik

Relaxing. Good food. Great excursions. Beautiful daily swim spots! Amazing representation with a great sense of humor. Knowledgeable with history of each Island.

- Sally, 17/09/2024 01:48, Travelled in a Couple

Fabulous week

The boat, the crew, the places we visited were all outstanding. Not to mention the excellent mix of our fellow cruisers. Now even less likely to go on a big cruise!

- Grahame, 12/09/2024 11:22, Travelled in a Couple

Loved this vacation boatloads

Yacht a great way to have fun in the sun sailing around the islands. The Olimp crew and the Sail Croatia rep were fantastic. Buoy we had the best time ever 😎

- Dale, 12/09/2024 10:14, Travelled in a Couple

Olimp

Great ship, crew and service in a wonderful country with a whole set of new friends. We loved the relaxed feel and the superb service. Just when you thought it couldn’t get better, it did!

- Kelli, 11/09/2024 06:51, Travelled in a Couple